By Admin 
Opener Priyansh Arya delivered on his high promise with a sensational hundred, powering Punjab Kings to 219 for six in their IPL fixture against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday (April 8, 2025).
The 24-year-old from Delhi, who rose to prominence with six sixes in an over in a local league last year, flaunted his special six-hitting skills on the national stage to lift Punjab Kings to the highest total at the venue after the hosts lost their five wickets for 83 runs inside eight overs.
Arya rode on his luck to smash 103 off 42 balls with the help of seven boundaries and nine hits over the fence.
The commendable recovery was also made possible by Shashank Singh (52 not out off 36 balls) who made sure Punjab Kings cash in on the platform laid by Arya. Number eight Marco Jansen (34 not out off 19) also played his part to perfection.
Head coach Ricky Ponting had spoken highly of Arya at the start of the season and on Tuesday, the left-hander repaid the immense faith which the Australian legend showed on him.
After two successive failures, Arya was under pressure but the way he started his innings, slaying pacer Khaleel Ahmed for six over point, set the tone for his memorable effort.
Published – April 08, 2025 07:36 pm IST